September 1

Henry VII, King of England had a way with women. Not a particularly nice way with them, but a way with women nonetheless. In his pursuit of Lady Anne Boleyn, on the 1st in 1532 he created her a Marchioness of Pembroke, a title specifically crafted by Henry for her. Anne was the first woman in England to be honored with a peerage in her own right, as opposed to inheriting it from a husband. At this point in his career however, Henry thought that it was the least he could do for his intended bride. How thoughtful of him, don’t you agree? I guess Anne’s charm must have eventually worn off because Henry would have his beloved beheaded on the 19th of May in 1536.